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Vertiv Avocent AV3000 Rackmount KVM Over IP Switch, 8 Port KVM switches, Common Access Card (CAC), Local and Remote Access, Centralized Management, VGA, DisplayPort, DVI, HDMI, VGA Cable (AV3108-400)

Name: Vertiv Avocent AV3000 Rackmount KVM Over IP Switch, 8 Port KVM switches, Common Access Card (CAC), Local and Remote Access, Centralized Management
Brand: Avocent
SKU: B08DVB554J
Price: 841.58 USD
Availability: InStock

By Mike Perry, Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-20

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$841.58

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Bottom line: The Vertiv Avocent AV3000 Rackmount KVM Over IP Switch, 8 Port KVM switches, Common Access Card (CAC), Local and Remote Access, Centralized Management, VGA, DisplayPort, DVI, HDMI, VGA Cable (AV3108-400) is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the kvm switches category, priced around $841.58. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Powerful User Access Control
✓ Backed by Avocent's warranty and support channels
✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

The Vertiv Avocent Autoview 3000 (AV3000) KVM over IP Switches provide local and remote management and control of up to 16 servers from a single console. Supporting up to two local users and one remote user, this series of rackmount KVM switches is flexible, secure and easy to use. The Vertiv Avocent AV3000 KVM over IP Switches deliver enterprise-class performance at a small business price. The series features virtual media for enabling out-of-band file transfers and OS patch deployments, as well as support for two-factor authentication using smart cards or Common Access Cards (CAC) readers…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Vertiv Avocent AV3000 Rackmount KVM Over IP Switch, 8 Port KVM… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the kvm switches category. Avocent's kvm switches lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for kvm switches of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Key Features

Powerful User Access Control
Streamlined Management
Local Port Access
Single Solution
Graphical, Multilingual OSD
Space-Saving

Full Specifications

Brand	Avocent
Color	USB-C
Voltage	110 volts
Platform	Not Machine Specific
Unit Count	1 Count
Switch Type	Information Not Available
Model Number	AV3108
Compatibility	Switch
Built-In Media	KVM Switchbox
Mfr Part Number	AV3108-400
Number of Ports	8
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Included Components	KVM Switchbox
Warranty Description	2 year Manufacturer

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Vertiv Avocent AV3000 Rackmount KVM Over IP Switch, 8 Port KVM switches, Common Access Card (CAC), Local and Remote Access, Centralized Management, VGA, DisplayPort, DVI, HDMI, VGA Cable (AV3108-400) is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-07-28. Price and availability subject to change.